And whosoever shall offend one of these little ones that believe in me, it is better for him that a millstone were hanged about his neck, and he were cast into the sea. And if thy hand offend thee, cut it off: it is better for thee to enter into life maimed, than having two hands to go into hell, into the fire that never shall be quenched: Where their worm dieth not, and the fire is not quenched. And if thy foot offend thee, cut it off: it is better for thee to enter halt into life, than having two feet to be cast into hell, into the fire that never shall be quenched: Where their worm dieth not, and the fire is not quenched. And if thine eye offend thee, pluck it out: it is better for thee to enter into the kingdom of God with one eye, than having two eyes to be cast into hell fire: Where their worm dieth not, and the fire is not quenched.
Jesus was the ultimate master of the teachable moment. We see that a lot in the Gospel of Mark. Through encounter after encounter, we are given bits and pieces of what the Lord came to accomplish through his earthly ministry. Yet, we also see how he handles the short-sighted thoughts of man. He deals with the limited faith and other aspects of mankind throughout His ministry.
Have you do something to "offend one of these little ones?" I mean, let's be honest. You know that you can cover a wide range when it comes to how you might "offend" others. Watch your ways with others with your feet (where you go) and with your eyes (what you see). Watch it! You may lead someone else down the wrong path with you.
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FYI: Our Sunday S.I.C.L. class will resume in Room 210. See you there!
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